Reinforced EcoLogs or EcoSleeves are cylindrical biodegradable rolls, bound together with twine and reinforced with galvanized or PVC coated wire mesh. Reinforced EcoSleeves are manufactured with all components mechanically connected at the production facility. The bundles are compressed and strapped together at the factory for easy shipping and handling. Lacing wire is supplied in coils. Ring fasteners are shipped in boxes which must be stored in a dry environment.
Assembly
The folded units shall be taken out from the bundle and placed on a hard flat surface. They shall be unfolded and rolled out to a cylindrical shape of diameter 300mm and length of 2mm.
Filling
Since reinforced Ecologs are designed to reduce erosion and assist in germination, establishment and anchorage of the vegetation they can be filled with organic matter or a combination of rocks and soil. Once filled, the open end is closed by pulling tightly on the top spiral wire and looping and twisting the wire around itself, as described above.
Placement and installation
Reinforced Ecologs shall be placed so that there is direct and firm contact with the soil. Any large rocks and obstruction should be removed. Any existing plants should be protected and where possible additional disturbance should be avoided. Rocks for the reinforced ecologs shall be hard, angular to round, durable and of such quality that they shall not disintegrate on exposure to water or weathering during the life of the structure. Care shall be taken to avoid damaging the wire coating. Adjacent units of reinforced ecologs can be joined together end to end using lacing wire. Unless otherwise specified in the project specifications, the reinforced ecologs should be keyed-in 1m to 2m.

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